Shepherdstown Day Care

SDC Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

How to give a TAP Grant

The Tuition Assistance Program

The Tuition Assistance Program is an initiative of the SDC Board of Directors to help offset the difference between operating revenue and expenses. It offers a structured opportunity to individuals, businesses and philanthropic organizations to support SDC's mission of providing exemplary, affordable childcare for the community.

An Overview of SDC Tuition

SDC has a sliding fee scale adjusted for family income for 2, 3 and 4-year-old children. Approximately 40% of enrolled children are eligible for the WV State subsidy reimbursement program (Mountain Heart). Operating costs are not covered by State tuition reimbursement, USDA reimbursement nor parent fees. The shortfall between operating revenue and expenses is bridged in part by United Way support, fundraising events and individual donations.

Structuring a Tuition Assistance Program Grant

Each Tuition Assistance Program Grant can be named in honor of a loved one, a favorite teacher, a favorite child or an organization or church. Grants can be structured as single or multi-year pledges.

SDC is looking to the community that the Day Care has been a part of for 35 years to support this new initiative and to help build its fiscal stability. Board President Lynn Wilson would be pleased to discuss any aspect of this program. She can be contacted at lynn.v.wilson@gmail.com or 240-217-7276.

TAP Grant Donors

GRANTOR NAMED IN HONOR OF 2008 2009 2010
Jefferson Security Bank JSB  
Greentree Realty GREENTREE REALTY  
Trinity Episcopal Church
GT Schramm
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH TWO Grants
TWO Grants
 
Lynn and Peter Wilson CATHERINE WILSON  
George Alwin The CHILDREN OF SDC    
Home Hill Charitable Fund HOME HILL CHARITABLE FUND  
SDC Board of Directors MASON ELLSWORTH    
Carol and Erwin Asam The ASAM FAMILY  
Ken Lowe The LOWE FAMILY    
Linda and Bob Reynolds The REYNOLDS FAMILY  
Jim and Jane Davis ANNE and DAVID STRIDER